Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This six-point unit explores the theoretical foundation of landscape and urban ecology and their application in landscape architecture practice. Lectures cover terminology and main aspects of landscape ecology such as landscape patterns and processes, structure, disturbance, succession, fragmentation, biodiversity, urban ecology (ecosystem services, urban heat island effect, light, pollution, hydrology, flora and wildlife, globalisation and homogenisation), principles of ecological design and sustainable development, for example integrated water management, low impact design, alternative lawns and urban biodiversity and design. Students will have a chance not only to explore best realised landscape design projects, but analyse and suggest their own ecologically based design scenario.
Why is this unit important?
Landscape design is dealing with dynamic living ecosystems which need to be depicted and understood before applying any design considerations. At the beginning of the 21st century landscape architects, architects and urban designers should understand their role as designers in constantly challenging landscapes.
This unit explores the theory and application of landscape and urban ecology in landscape design and environmental planning and provides a range of international and national examples of ecological design thinking.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) acquire the ecological design principles and skills necessary for the application to landscape architecture practice; (2) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the information available from landscape and urban ecology in the delivery of ecosystem services and designing sustainable landscapes; and (3) demonstrate an understanding of the key aspects of the theoretical knowledge of urban ecology.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case study; (2) independent project; and (3) group project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Maria Ignatieva
- Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Field trips within the metropolitan area, travel and food only (estimated cost - $10-$50). - Contact hours
- seminar (lectures: 1 hour per week and seminars: 3 hours per week)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.